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Laura King 🏳️🌈
Senior Executive Recruiter | Team Lead with Lighthouse Lab Services
Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Manager to join a high complexity laboratory near Pembroke Pines, FL. The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state of Florida and possess a strong background in pharma or manufacturing.
SUMMARY:
Oversees daily operations in the laboratory, including all testing activities. Responsible for conducting a range of testing procedures on participant products and samples, from basic to advanced, and interpreting results in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies. Acts as the designated laboratory general supervisor in accordance with CLIA regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages the operations and budget of the laboratory ensuring efficiency of workflow and continuity of services.
Develops and oversees the technical practices of research product design and validation testing for the determination of cellular concentrations; develops or assists in the creation of applicable reports.
Manages Lab SOPs, process validations, CAPA, change controls, planned deviations, environmental assessment; assists with audits and inspections.
Provides technology support for immunohematology research and development to include provision of specialized testing procedures, methods, and other needs.
Ensures that standards for compliance, use of equipment, and quality control are met as required by organizational policies and all accrediting, state and/or federal agencies; provides customer and regulatory representation regarding laboratory quality assurance and regulatory affairs, as needed.
Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic.
Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors and takes effective and preventive corrective actions when indicated; participates in process improvement initiatives.
Performs and interprets various testing procedures on participant specimens as well as blood products, repeating tests where appropriate; identifies and resolves critical results related to testing and reports accordingly.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, healthcare, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) or more years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
Experience in pharma or manufacturing is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:
Valid and current Florida Clinical Laboratory Supervisor license in Hematology.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficient use of high complexity laboratory equipment specifically Flow Cytometry devices.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations as they relate to quality assurance and regulatory affairs.
Ability to organize work for timely completion.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, and various laboratory reporting programs.
Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event.
BENEFITS:
$95,000 to $115,000 salary (depending on experience)
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.